‘We are entering the harvest season this year for the Housing Bureau’s efforts to push transitional housing projects,’ Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says.
Minister Chris Sun says mechanism will not affect city’s competitiveness because composition of formula both protects vulnerable and ensures affordability.
Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department show sales in March at HK$31.2 billion.
With realistic virtual locations, there’s no need to fly actors, crew to different places for film shoots.
Spokesman says service exports will be supported by further revival of inbound tourism and government efforts to promote mega-event economy.
Industry figure Simon Wong says restaurants can expect a 10 per cent drop in business against last year’s figures.
‘There were two failed landing attempts … All the passengers on board the flight started to scream, while children were crying wildly,’ passenger recounts on social media.
Executive Council also accepted a proposal to review the minimum wage annually, rather than once every two years.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong may face a higher interest rate environment for longer.
Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre offering seamless transfer service for passengers between commercial flights and private jets, with chairman hailing positive roll-out.
Amber Aviation vice-president Vicky Tsui says private plane co-ownership scheme will launch in June, allowing fliers to avoid extra costs and paperwork of sole ownership.
Union raises concerns over safety, noting mainlanders drive on opposite side of road and under different set of traffic rules, but company stresses new workers will only operate non-franchised bus services.
Acting secretary for transport and logistics Liu Chun-san says most vandalised amenities, which had HK$65 million repair bill, now fixed.
MTR Corporation says disruption occurred as engineering staff failed to adjust signalling system component after replacing it in the morning.
Woman was cycling on Magic Road inside the resort at around midday when she lost balance and fell, colliding with a tour bus.
Department of Health says initial investigation finds cyberattack on Union Hospital did not lead to any patient data or medical services being compromised.
Authorities say girl developed fever and cough, before suffering convulsions and testing positive for influenza A (H1).
Hong Kong applied to join Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership two years ago, with bloc representing nearly one-third of world’s population.
Among those to sign partnership deals with Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park are top firms from nine major economies.
Some have called on seasoned entertainers such as ex-TVB actor and singer Lee Lung-kei to perform at their venues and help fill tables.
Absent pilots, cancelled flights … airline says it has learned from ‘bad spell’ but critics aren’t convinced.
Tourism Board chief says fireworks and drone shows will be staged on a regular basis from May to add ‘icing on the cake’ for tourists.
Voltage dip also triggered 16 automatic fire alarms in Kowloon and the New Territories.
Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong also hits back at US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s criticism of city’s domestic national security law.
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan says government must be prudent about pay-as-you-throw scheme amid highly polarised public response.
Post learns record label’s Hong Kong arm fired eight publicity department employees without prior warning.
‘We are cautiously optimistic that our Hong Kong TV broadcasting business segment will see continued growth and recovery in this year,’ chairman Thomas Hui says.
Upbeat HK Express CEO Jeanette Mao also says she expects capacity to grow 20 per cent to 30 per cent by the end of this year.
Authorities earlier delayed the launch of the LED flower showcase at East Kowloon Cultural Centre until the end of March after online users criticised its design.
City’s flag carrier made upbeat forecast about cheaper airfares amid pressure from lawmakers after it posted HK$9.78 billion net profit last year.
